Best Dark Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,690 Dark games, but not all of them are able to be played on Linux builds. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Dark game rankings were last updated on 5/18/2024.
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1. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a randomly generated action RPG shooter with heavy Rogue-like elements. Following Isaac on his journey players will find bizarre treasures that change Isaac’s form giving him super human abilities and enabling him to fight off droves of mysterious creatures, discover secrets and fight his way to safety.
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Dark game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 287,079 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 280,008 positive reviews and 7,071 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 11/4/2014 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Nicalis, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 250900 |
2. Inscryption
Inscryption is an inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie. Darker still are the secrets inscrybed upon the cards...
Inscryption has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 111,763 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 108,382 positive reviews and 3,381 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Inscryption on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 10/19/2021 |
| Franchise | Daniel Mullins Games |
| Developer | Daniel Mullins Games |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 1092790 |
3. Undertale
UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.
Undertale has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 225,122 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 217,586 positive reviews and 7,536 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Undertale on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
4. Outlast
Hell is an experiment you can't survive in Outlast, a first-person survival horror game developed by veterans of some of the biggest game franchises in history. As investigative journalist Miles Upshur, explore Mount Massive Asylum and try to survive long enough to discover its terrible secret... if you dare.
Outlast has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 114,357 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 110,273 positive reviews and 4,084 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Outlast on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 9/4/2013 |
| Franchise | Red Barrels |
| Developer | Red Barrels |
| Publisher | Red Barrels |
| Steam App Id | 238320 |
5. Sally Face - Episode One
Delve into a dark adventure following the boy with a prosthetic face and a tragic past. Unravel the sinister mysteries of Sally's world to find the truth that lies hidden beneath the shadows.
Sally Face - Episode One has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,339 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,825 positive reviews and 514 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 12/14/2016 |
| Developer | Portable Moose |
| Publisher | Portable Moose |
| Steam App Id | 541570 |
6. Fran Bow
Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.
Fran Bow has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,118 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,659 positive reviews and 459 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 8/27/2015 |
| Developer | Killmonday Games AB |
| Publisher | Killmonday Games AB |
| Steam App Id | 362680 |
7. Mark of the Ninja
In Mark of the Ninja, you'll know what it is to truly be a ninja. You must be silent, agile and clever to outwit your opponents in a world of gorgeous scenery and flowing animation. Marked with cursed tattoos giving you heightened senses, every situation presents you with options.
Mark of the Ninja has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,788 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,314 positive reviews and 474 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Developer | Klei Entertainment |
| Publisher | Microsoft Studios |
| Steam App Id | 214560 |
8. Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair
Jabberwock Island—You and your classmates were ready for fun in the sun until Monokuma returned to restart his murderous game! Trapped in a kill-or-be-killed situation, your only hope rests in solving the island’s mysteries.
Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,377 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,477 positive reviews and 900 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 4/18/2016 |
| Franchise | Danganronpa-Official |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 413420 |
9. Kindergarten 2
Welcome to Kindergarten 2, which takes place on Tuesday! After the events of Monday, you'll find yourself in a new school with new friends...and new ways to get ruthlessly murdered.
Kindergarten 2 has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,137 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,054 positive reviews and 83 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 7/30/2019 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | SmashGames |
| Steam App Id | 1067850 |
10. SOMA
From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent comes SOMA, a sci-fi horror game set below the waves of the Atlantic ocean. Struggle to survive a hostile world that will make you question your very existence.
SOMA has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Dark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39,633 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,032 positive reviews and 1,601 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 9/22/2015 |
| Franchise | Frictional Games |
| Developer | Frictional Games |
| Publisher | Frictional Games |
| Steam App Id | 282140 |
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 | 13,895 | 11/4/2014 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,337 | 10/19/2021 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,006 | 9/15/2015 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 380 | 9/4/2013 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 142 | 12/14/2016 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 109 | 8/27/2015 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | ??? | 94 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 222 | 4/18/2016 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 110 | 7/30/2019 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 87 | 9/22/2015 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 10). Inscryption on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). Undertale on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Outlast on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). Sally Face - Episode One on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Fran Bow on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 30). Mark of the Ninja on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Kindergarten 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 12). SOMA on Steam. Steam Store.